The Detroit Lions have suffered a major setback as linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season because of an ACL tear, per multiple reports.
The damage occurred throughout Detroit’s 23-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chicago Bears. Rodriguez appeared to harm his proper knee within the fourth quarter of the sport. Whereas he was capable of stroll off the sphere on his personal, he didn’t return to the motion, and additional assessments reportedly confirmed the ACL tear, ending his season.
Rodriguez had already been coping with knee points earlier within the yr. He missed Weeks 9 and 10 after aggravating a knee damage in a Week 8 matchup in opposition to the Houston Texans. Regardless of the setbacks, Rodriguez managed to see motion in 10 video games in the course of the 2024 season, contributing as a key member of the Lions’ protection when wholesome.
Rodriguez tallied 43 total tackles, two sacks and a pass breakup this season.
With Rodriguez sidelined for the remainder of the season, the Lions’ linebacker corps will now closely lean on Jack Campbell as Detroit seems to be to remain atop the NFL standings.
